quaternary scientist

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Durée de l'emploi : Permanent</p>
<p>Langue de travail : Anglais</p>
<p>Heures de travail : 75 hours bi-weekly</p>
<h3>Education</h3>
<ul>
<li>Master's degree</li>
</ul>
<h3>Work site environment</h3>
<ul>
<li>Outdoors</li>
</ul>
<h3>Work setting</h3>
<ul>
<li>Consulting geology, geophysics or engineering firm</li>
<li>Urban area</li>
</ul>
<h3>Tasks</h3>
<ul>
<li>Conduct analytical studies of core samples, drill cuttings and rock samples to identify their composition</li>
<li>Conduct remote sensing research and development</li>
<li>Conduct seismic surveys</li>
<li>Organize geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs</li>
<li>Organize seismic, electromagnetic, magnetic, gravimetric, radiometric, radar and other remote sensing programs</li>
<li>Conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of surface and subsurface features of the earth</li>
<li>Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data</li>
<li>Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks</li>
<li>Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections</li>
<li>Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs</li>
<li>Recommend the acquisition of lands, exploration and mapping programs and mine development</li>
<li>Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supervision</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 to 2 people</li>
</ul>
<h3>Resource usage and environmental studies</h3>
<ul>
<li>Environmental assessment</li>
<li>Slope stability studies</li>
</ul>
<h3>Computer and technology knowledge</h3>
<ul>
<li>ArcGIS</li>
<li>Realize modelling and simulation exercises on computerized units</li>
<li>Development of applied software</li>
<li>Data manipulation and analysis</li>
<li>AutoCAD</li>
<li>MS Excel</li>
<li>MS PowerPoint</li>
<li>MS Word</li>
<li>Mapping and data visualization software</li>
</ul>
<h3>Field work location experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>On land</li>
</ul>
<h3>Physiographic environment experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>Mountains</li>
<li>Plains and prairies</li>
<li>Sedimentary basins</li>
<li>Other basins</li>
</ul>
<h3>Area of work experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>Resource exploitation and development</li>
<li>Resource exploration</li>
<li>Statistical analysis</li>
</ul>
<h3>Geochemistry specialization</h3>
<ul>
<li>Field sampling and preparation</li>
<li>Glaciated deposits analysis</li>
<li>Residuals and soils analysis</li>
<li>Rock and source analysis</li>
<li>Sediment and silts analysis</li>
</ul>
<h3>Geology specialization</h3>
<ul>
<li>Geomorphology or surficial geology</li> <li>Structural geology or tectonics</li>
<li>Environmental geology</li>
<li>Field stratigraphy</li>
<li>Surface geological mapping</li>
</ul>
<h3>Geophysics specialization</h3>
<ul>
<li>3D seismic</li>
</ul>
<h3>Specialization or experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>Specialized environmental skills and knowledge</li>
</ul>
<h3>Area of specialization</h3>
<ul>
<li>Geology</li>
</ul>
<h3>Security and safety</h3>
<ul>
<li>Criminal record check</li>
</ul>
<h3>Transportation / travel information</h3>
<ul>
<li>Willing to travel</li>
<li>Valid driver's licence</li>
</ul>
<h3>Work conditions and physical capabilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Combination of sitting, standing, walking</li>
<li>Fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Work under pressure</li>
<li>Tight deadlines</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
</ul>
<h3>Personal suitability</h3>
<ul>
<li>Accurate</li>
<li>Efficient interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Excellent oral communication</li>
<li>Excellent written communication</li>
<li>Flexibility</li>
<li>Judgement</li>
<li>Organized</li>
<li>Reliability</li>
<li>Team player</li>
</ul>
<h3>Screening questions</h3>
<ul>
<li>Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?</li>
<li>What is the highest level of study you have completed?</li>
</ul>
<h3>Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>5 years or more</li>
</ul>
<h3>Green job</h3>
<ul>
<li>Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes</li>
</ul>
<h3>Health benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dental plan</li>
<li>Disability benefits</li>
<li>Health care plan</li>
<li>Paramedical services coverage</li>
<li>Vision care benefits</li>
</ul>
<h3>Financial benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Group insurance benefits</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Mileage paid</li>
<li>Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Free parking available</li>
<li>Parking available</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Wellness program</li>
</ul></p>
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